Author: Muriel Schmidt

Where Does Costco Canada Salmon Come From?

The Farm Raised Atlantic salmon is a product of either Chile or Norway. For many years about 90% of Costco’s Atlantic salmon inventory was a product of Chile. Where does Costco get their salmon? In Alaska, the sustainable management of salmon is protected by the Alaska State Constitution and serves as a model for continuous […]

What Fish Is Farmed In Canada?

Finfish represent over 75 per cent of Canada’s aquaculture industry. There are 26 species of finfish raised in Canada, but the most commonly produced are salmon, trout and Arctic char. How much of Canada’s fish is farmed? The main species of fish farmed in Canada is led by salmon with 70.5% of all fish in […]

How Much Does Canada Spend On Education?

In school year 2019.20, Canadian public elementary and secondary schools spent 74.73 billion Canadian dollars. Characteristic Expenditures in billion Canadian dollars 2019/20 74.73 2018/19 75.18 2017/18 73.09 2016/17 69.83 What percentage does Canada spend on education? 12.22%Canada Education Spending 1981-2022 Similar Country Ranking Country Name Education Spending (% of GDP) Ireland 12.33% Canada 12.22% Finland […]

Is A London Borough A Local Authority?

London borough councils They are the principal local authorities in London and are responsible for running most local services, such as schools, social services, waste collection and roads. Is London a local authority? The City of London does not have a conventional local authority, but is governed by the historic City of London Corporation which […]

Where Are Most London Startups?

Looking at recent government statistics, four boroughs in London stand out as hotbeds for starting fresh: Camden, Hackney, Westminster, and Islington are the neighbourhoods with the greatest number of new businesses opening each year. Where are startups located in London? East London Tech City (also known as Tech City and Silicon Roundabout) is a technology […]

What Does Over-The-Counter Mean In Canada?

About non-prescription drugs Non-prescription drugs, also called over-the-counter drugs, are health products that can be bought without a doctor’s prescription. What is considered over-the-counter? Refers to a medicine that can be bought without a prescription (doctor’s order). Examples include analgesics (pain relievers), such as aspirin and acetaminophen. Does over-the-counter mean you have to go to […]

Where Does Canada Get Its Drugs?

As much as 60% of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) are produced in China while 70% of finished pharmaceuticals (such as tablets) are produced in India. This translates to 70% of all finished prescription drugs in Canada and 90% of all components used in drugs manufactured domestically originating from abroad. Where do drugs in Canada come […]